Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 star property

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Aerial view
One Bedroom Mountain View Villa | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
One Bedroom Lake View Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo, 7945
  • Dark Sky Project
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cowans Hill Walkway
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Church of the Good Shepherd
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mount Cook (MON)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Hotel)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • 236 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • 1679 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 King Beds OR 6 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • 1151 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Lake View Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Lake View Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

One Bedroom Lake View Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Lakeview Villa

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

Hotel Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Mountain View Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Mountain View Villa

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5-star Lake Tekapo aparthotel close to Church of the Good Shepherd
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a business center are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hair dryer, and a shower.
Peppers Bluewater Resort offers 142 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Lake Tekapo aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The aparthotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 1356 square feet (126 square meters) include conference space. This luxury aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Peppers Bluewater Resort is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Rakinui Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Estonian, Hindi, Japanese

Property amenities

Ski

  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Rakinui Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 53 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1,356 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 142 units
  • 3 floors
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Reception hall
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.1 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note king beds are provided unless separate twin beds are requested prior to check-in. Surcharge applies for requests after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 53.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 39 for adults and NZD 19.50 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 53.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.1 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Resort
Hotel Peppers Bluewater
Peppers Bluewater Hotel Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel
Peppers Bluewater Resort Lake Tekapo
Peppers Bluewater Resort Aparthotel Lake Tekapo

Peppers Bluewater Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1299 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 997 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 437 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 245 out of 3079 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 101 out of 3079 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enormously good value and a very good property in general. It's not five stars on condition and the place is showing a bit of age, but it's got it where it matters
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very small rooms
This is a beautiful resort next to a stunning lake. The downfall is that their regular hotel rooms are about the size of a king bed, and they are furnished with king beds, so there is absolutely NO room to maneuver. We joked that you had to step outside to change your mind. The property was in the process of updating their rooms, so there was a delay for our room. They comped us some drinks while we waited. Unfortunately, our room still smelled like new paint and we had to ask for another room. There was some issues with getting a new room, but we did. Same size, but no smell. We attempted to do laundry and even after 3 sessions in the dryer, our clothes were no where near dry, had to iron, blow dry, hang, and hope. It's a beautiful resort, and Aaron Ivory took great care of us, but they do still have some work to do.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very small room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

VISHAL, Buford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
By the lake. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha, Geneva

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early so we waited around for check in. Some guy arrived 15-20mins before check in and was given a room right away (same specs as our reservation). When i stood up i was told our room wasn’t ready before i even asked. When they finally gave us a key, we drove over to the room to find someone still cleaning (way past check in time). On top of that, the water heating wasnt working due to maintenance work which we werent told about at checkin. No proper heating in the room (in a ski town resort?!!!) and only one electric heater in the big room upstairs. Only smooth thing was check out. 500 swiss francs wasn’t worth it. I only expected the basics.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and views. Very close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernice, Logan Village

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The Breakfast was magnificent the staff were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony in the 7-person apartment. Table and seating for 6 and a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Apassara, Pago Pago

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location, great food, poor room
The food and location of the property was excellent, massive shoutout and thanks to Aaron for making the extra effort in the kitchen! When arriving in the room however, there was quite a bit of dirt and hair that wasn’t cleaned, additionally the saftey bar attaching the latch was not secure at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Large upstairs area. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, just average experience.
The location is lovely, but for a resort like this the experience was poor. Arrived an hour after checkin time and our room was still not ready, and then when trying to get some cutlery to our room, was told this couldn't be done - I'd have to come to the restaurant and pick it up myself. Not an easy feat for someone with a knee injury.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qijun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property for a family traveling staying. Good location for stargazing. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan, Ridgeland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a cozy room and bed. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small. The bathroom floor was freezing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Small and cosy hotel room
This is a small space with comfortable beds. We were lucky for snowfall overnight which made the stay very enjoyable,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yue

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was a good experience overall. The room was and the bed was comfortable, though it was not fully sound proof as we can hear the people from upstairs and the other unit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like chemicals, then I found a can of bug spray in the cupboard and realized that it is what the room smelled like. Not an environment I wanted to sleep in. My TV wasn't working and I had to get someone to come fix it which took about 20 minutes. My meal at the restaurant was pretty bad. After a long day, I was looking forward to a decent meal and was quite disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024